27. How are people blown up?
Usually a spring loaded platform called an air ram is used to throw a stunt double into the air as an explosive goes off behind them. Air rams have largely replaced mini trampolines that were used for this purpose in past decades. A ratchet or wire system can be used to pull a harnessed stunt double into the air to simulate the explosion. Amputee stuntpeople with fake limbs can add to the realism - giving the impression that a limb is blown off during the explosion.
 

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